Mike Hayward

1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: River grade 3 4. Level of ability : Competent grade 3 or better 5. Date: Friday 7th January 6. Venue : Greta, Keswick 7. Meet location / time : 10.00 a.m. at egress https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=325373&y=523830&z=120&sv=325373,523830&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=885&ax=325373&ay=523830&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: Going to be cold so wrap up warm Suitable for competent grade 3 paddlers or better. RSVP 6, unless another river leader joins trip. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. If it's not up or weather to bad may go to similar or cancel. RSVP at least 2 days before the event No guests.

An informal meet, to replace the event cancelled "Be inspired' talk that was the take place on 22nd. Venue The factory tap 7 p.m. http://thefactorytap.co.uk Yard 46 should be serving pizza from 5 - 8p.m. If you intend to come along we suggest that you do a Covid lateral flow test and have a negative result. Event will be confirmed Monday evening, after consideration of any further guidance re Omicron.

There is very little choice, but as many are keen to get out, we will go for the Leven. It will be low. To give an idea trip report with pics at similar level here https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/2019/01/22/improvers-session-ii-river-leven/ If you decide not to come along please remove your RSVP so we know who to expect. Update here at 20.00 Sunday evening. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: River 4. Level of ability : Improver or better 5. Date: Monday 27th December 6. Venue : River Leven 7. Meet location / time : 10.00 a.m. https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=336751&y=486450&z=115&sv=336751,486450&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=537&ax=336751&ay=486450&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: Not required BUT please was face covering for shuttle. 9. Anything else: Santa hats, reindeer horns or similar encouraged. RSVP set to 16. If lots we may split into smaller groups. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.

Trip confirmed as going ahead 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : intermediate or better 5. Date: Friday 3rd December 6. Venue : Lune 7. Meet location / time : 10.30 at Killington bridge. 8. Meet to share lifts at: n/a 9. Anything else: venue will be chosen depending on water levels and those attending. It will be a grade 3 river. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.

Arnside bore Current ( Saturday 4p.m. forecast is for 4oC and wind force 4 gusting 6 but sunny.) We shall go and try. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: Estuary 4. Level of ability : improver or better 5. Date: Sunday 5th December 6. Venue : Arnside 7. Meet location / time : at Arnside promenade at 0745 https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=345434&y=478638&z=120&sv=345434,478638&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=570&ax=345434&ay=478638&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: none needed 9. Anything else: Tide height is 9.95 so there should be good bore wave. HW is at 11.32 so aim to be on the water at Arnside at 0800 Should be back in Arnside by 11.00 River or sea kayaks. If intending to ride bore wave must have a solid first time roll. You can join us and just follow the bore wave if you don't wish to surf on it Not suitable for novices. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event Guests by arrangement with organiser, prior to trip only.

Format for calendar events to include: 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : advanced 5. Date: 9th to 16th October 2022 6. Venue : Lairg 7. Meet location / time : TBC 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: Please do not RSVP until you have arranged to make payment for your share of the accommodation which will be about £190. This will not be refunded if you drop out unless a suitable replacement is found. 5 places as one bed is double bed. Lots of less frequently paddle rivers to consider up to grade 4 with one for two raised to top of the list if conditions are suitable. Please do not RSVP unless you are happy to paddle at this grade if necessary. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP at least 2 days before the event NO guests.

1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : Advanced 5. Date: Saturday 11th December 6. Venue : Hopefully Tees Barnard Castle to Wilton Bridge will confirm Saturday Morning 8 a.m. 7. Meet location / time : 10.00 at Barnard Castle, car park just north of B6277/ A67 Junction. https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=404736&y=516496&z=115&sv=404736,516496&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=520&ax=404736&ay=516496&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: Junction 36 at 8.50 a.m. https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=353880&y=482554&z=115&sv=353880,482554&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=520&ax=353880&ay=482554&lm=0 9. Anything else: Don't RSVP unless you are happy paddling grade 3+. If you are not sure contact me to discuss. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. No Guests

1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : Advanced 5. Date: Friday 29th Oct 6. Venue : TBC 3 river 7. Meet location / time : TBC river will depend on water levels 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: A river I have not paddled before. Research suggest grade 3 but maybe....... Probably not advanced standard but since I haven't done it before need good skill set. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. No Guests

Trip confirmed as going ahead. 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : improver or better 5. Date: Wednesday November 10th 6. Venue : Mint 7. Meet location / time By container at Kendal Rugby club at 10.00 a.m. 8. Meet to share lifts at: At rugby club. 9. Anything else: Aimed at those who are comfortable with basic skills of breaking in and out who want increase their paddling skills and river reading skills to become more independent decision makers while paddling. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. No Guests

1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : improver or better 5. Date: Tuesday Nov. 2nd 6. Venue : Ingelton Greta 7. Meet location / time : 9.00 at Greta Bridge https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=361050&y=472640&z=120&sv=361050,472640&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=544&ax=361050&ay=472640&lm=0 8. Meet to share lift at canal near Junction 36 at 08.30 ( by telephone box) https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=353917&y=482540&z=120&sv=353917,482540&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=547&ax=353917&ay=482540&lm=0 9. Anything else: Aimed at those who are comfortable with basic skills of breaking in and out who want increase their paddling skills and river reading skills to become more independent decision makers while paddling. Though others are welcome to RSVp if still space on Friday. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. No Guests

Trip confirmed as going ahead but please note this is tricky call, as heavy rain Is falling for 4 hours so we will meet at venue but may have to go elsewhere or cancel. Rain is forecast to stop at 10.00 a.m. Please ensure you have floatation bags in the rear and front of your kayak Details below 1. Event co-ordinator Mike Hayward 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : improver or better 5. Date: Saturday 30th Oct 6. Venue : Ingelton Greta 7. Meet location / time : 10.30 at Greta Bridge https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=361050&y=472640&z=120&sv=361050,472640&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=544&ax=361050&ay=472640&lm=0 8. Meet to share lifts at: TBC 9. Anything else: Aimed at those who are comfortable with basic skills of breaking in and out who want increase their paddling skills and river reading skills to become more independent decision makers while paddling. Though others are welcome to RSVP if still space on Friday. 3 events in this series. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. No Guests

‘Poor sleep. Bad food. Questionable transport. Why I love expedition Kayaking’ by Dan Wilkinson A mixture of tales from Kenya, Peru and the Himalaya! LCC members free, guests welcome, suggested donation £3-5. Bar from 18.45 19.00 Wednesday Feb 2nd Venue KURFC https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=352315&y=494499&z=120&sv=352315,494499&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=619&ax=352315&ay=494499&lm=0 Free parking and bar available. Lecture followed by a social chat, maybe make plans for future trips. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect. Guests pleas e-mail LCC here lakelandcanoeclub@gmail.com to let us know you are coming.

1. Event co-ordinator Mike H 2. Trip Leader leader Mike H 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : improver / intermediate 5. Date: Sunday 10th October 6. Venue : Mint weir at Kendal Rugby Club 7. Meet location / time : 9.15 a.m. 8. Meet to share lifts at: no need 9. Anything else: will do a skills session aimed at improving efficient use of strokes. Introduction to stoppers. Dependent upon those attending we may run a short section of the Mint after the skills input Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending. RSVP by 9p.m. Saturday evening

1. Event co-ordinator Mike H 2. Trip Leader leader Mike Hayward 3. Trip type: river 4. Level of ability : improver or better 5. Date: Saturday 13th Nov to 20th Nov 6. Venue : Strath Don 7. Meet location / time : At accommodation details on WhatsApp group. 8. Meet to share lifts at: n/a 9. Anything else: RSVP only after you have secured a place by paying your share of accommodation fee. If you are interested in joining this trip contact Mike H max 8 spaces. Kayaks or open boats ok Aim to paddle sections of grade 2 rivers in NE Scotland- likely to be Don and Deveron. Please read notes re river trips here: https://lakelandcanoeclub.wordpress.com/trips/ Make sure you have appropriate equipment an scooting for the time of year. I am happy to co-ordinate and lead the trip. However, as we will be a team, we are jointly responsible for each other’s safety on the water. Please ensure you carry the correct kit for the trip you are attending.

3 sessions on basic sea kayak navigation lead by Andy Murphy 1) Crossings taking into account multiple tidal hours triangles and ‘best time to cross’. 2) Bring a map of your choice to plan a crossing of your choice. 3) Final Q&As with subjects and recaps to be decided by you. Any other requests ? ... please send in or open a discussion here in the next couple of days to give me/us adequate preparation time. All the best for ‘22. Andy

3 sessions on basic sea kayak navigation lead by Andy Murphy 1. Thursday Nov 4th 2. Thursday Dec 2nd 3. Thursday January 13th Attendees must be able to do all 3 sessions for purposes of progression. Location Kendal Rugby Club. Cost £10 to cover room hire. Full details and RSVP will be open in October when Andy can add information.

19.00 Wednesday March 23rd at the Factory Tap in Kendal. A social chat over a beer about paddling stuff. A few stories and banter. Prospective club leaders opportunity to ask about the opportunity perhaps an informal quiz. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect. Guests pleas e-mail LCC here lakelandcanoeclub@gmail.com to let us know you are coming

Wednesday Jan 19th The Nahinni river A journey down a spectacular river in Canada’s NWT Tim Mather LCC members free, guests welcome, suggested donation £3-5. 19.00 Wednesday January 19th Venue KURFC https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=352315&y=494499&z=120&sv=352315,494499&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=619&ax=352315&ay=494499&lm=0 Free parking and bar available from 18.45 Lecture followed by a social chat, maybe make plans for future trips. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect. Guests pleas e-mail LCC here lakelandcanoeclub@gmail.com to let us know you are coming.

Talk is cancelled due to insufficient interest. To make this a viable event we need to have support from our club members. We are therefore asking if you intend to come along can you RSVP by Monday 14th so we can confirm the arrangement with Dave. "Small beginnings to big drops” and into the Scorch. Dave Fussilli Pyranha sponsored paddler

19.00 LCC Film night video competition. Martin Powell LCC members share their creative inclinations Following from our previous successful photographic for 2021 we are going for something slightly different. Have you a few pictures that tell a paddling story, or maybe you can make your trip photos into a slideshow? Have a video clip that might tell a tale or edit a few clips together. There are two classes of Video in the competition. Short Film (maximum length 5 minutes) Video Clips ( from 15s up to an absolute maximum of 2 min) You can submit any format of Video, but try to keep to the commonly used formats (MP4, Quicktime or AVCHD). We cannot guarantee being able to play your clip, if you stray from these formats. You can submit one short film, per person and up to three video clips. Entries should be sent to mjpowell@f2s.com, using the online facility Transferxl (www.transferxl.com). It is straight forward and allows large files to be sent and received. Entries should be submitted between October 25th and November 5th 2021, only. Not before. Selected entries will be played and judged at a special LCC Meeting on November 24th, at the Kendal Rugby Club. LCC members free, Guest welcome, suggested donation £5. Venue KURFC https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=352315&y=494499&z=120&sv=352315,494499&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=619&ax=352315&ay=494499&lm=0 Free parking and bar available. Lecture followed by a social chat, maybe make plans for future trips. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect. Guests pleas e-mail LCC here lakelandcanoeclub@gmail.com to let us know you are coming

“LE-Jo’G 2019” Andy Murphy “A continuous, self-supported sea-kayak journey from Land’s End to John o’ Groats along the W and N coastlines of Britain." LCC members free, Guest welcome, suggested donation £5. 19.00 Wednesday Oct 27th Venue KURFC https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=352315&y=494499&z=120&sv=352315,494499&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map&searchp=ids&dn=619&ax=352315&ay=494499&lm=0 Free parking and bar available. Lecture followed by a social chat, maybe make plans for future trips. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect. Guests pleas e-mail LCC here lakelandcanoeclub@gmail.com to let us know you are coming.